Physical Therapist PRN LICENSED

Kensington-Health-and-Reha; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensington-Health-and-Reha in Mobile, AL is seeking a Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients. The role requires a PT degree and state license, plus strong communication and treatment/evaluation competencies.

The therapist will supervise assistants, maintain documentation, participate in rehab team meetings, and contribute to ongoing professional development and adherence to policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy with current state licensure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competence in therapy treatment and evaluation principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing PT services.
• Review medical information, conduct screenings, and determine treatment needs.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans with physician orders.
• Supervise staff and educate treatment staff as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate billing information daily.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rehab meetings and family conferences.
• Ensure adherence to department policies and procedures.

Skills

PT Degree

State License

Communication

Therapy Techniques

Staff Supervision

Education

Bachelor/Master in Physical Therapy

Job description

Qualifications: The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Physical Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient's evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient's needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of physical therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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